Stephen A. Smith Slams Woke Ideology

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith assailed the woke ideology and identity politics of the left, saying those traits of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party “ravaged our nation psychologically.”

Smith made the comments Sunday during an interview with CNN’s “State of the Union.”

Smith continues to position himself as a potential dark horse candidate for president in 2028 as a Democrat, even though he says he’s a registered independent. President Donald Trump said last week he would “love to see” Smith run in 2028.

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